Social media users have been sharing a paragraph online that claims Texas Representative Thresa “Terry” Meza introduced a bill called HB 196 to repeal the “Castle Doctrine”, which allows homeowners to use deadly force against an armed intruder who breaks into their home. It also includes long quotes that allegedly belong to Meza. These claims are false. Meza sought to amend, not repeal this law. The quotes stem from a satirical source, John Semmens, whose writing taken out of context has previously caused confusion and misrepresentation.